do you guys think its longer? like the new a4? it looks the same size to me... front is definitely diff.. i think this generation it would be like how close the e46 and the e39 were to each other.., but i dont want that... i loved this current generation how they all had different personalities from looks.

do you guys think its longer? like the new a4? it looks the same size to me... front is definitely diff.. i think this generation it would be like how close the e46 and the e39 were to each other.., but i dont want that... i loved this current generation how they all had different personalities from looks.

+1. I agree, they should keep each series somewhat unique. Definitely don't want to see small/medium/large versions of essentially the same car.

A couple of points: #1 Bigger square mirrors for the most part are here to stay because of EU regulations. #2 More upright front end to meet EU pedestrian impact rules. #3
#3 Around 2005 I read that the E90 frame was designed to carry over to the next generation 3-series, however that could easily have changed.

This car can have a lot of potential if it is executed right; if they design a nice front bumper and give it sport accents, there is no reason this car should'nt look pretty. Please give it muscular accents and wheel arches like in the e46!!!!!!!!!